I’ve always been a breastfeeding advocate, it wasn’t until my freezer began to overflow with milk that I started to learn the ins-and-outs of long term milk donation.
How to Shut Down the "Good Job!" Broken Record
Praise only lasts as long as it is being given, and we often see that without it, kids are not motivated to do the things for which they were once praised.
Parent Is a Verb – and We All Do It
Parent is a verb. I parent. You parent. We parent. Anyone can parent, and in fact, everyone does
How Playing Into Your Kid’s Imagination Can Get Them To Do Anything You Want
Feeding into a kid's imagination fosters creativity – but it does more than that. You can use their imagination to get them to do almost anything you want.
Debate Club: Should We Pay Kids for Chores?
Two Parent.Co writers face off about compensation for pitching in around the house.
How Parenting and Politics Challenge My Inner-Introvert
After years of fighting my shyness, I thought I had come to a happy medium, but two new issues arose that challenged my inner introvert: Parenting and Politics.
10 Simple Ways to Build an Unbreakable Bond With Your Child
You’re likely already engaging with your child in activities that promote a strong parent-child relationship.
The Question From My Five-Year-Old Daughter That Froze Me
The weight of her question hit my heart like Thor's Hammer, shattering ribs and going straight for the kill.
I am a whole lot of things that I never thought I would be. I am a stay-at-home-mom. After earning a Master’s Degree in teaching and spending nine years in a special education classroom, I gave it ...
5 Backpacks Meant for Grueling Hikes, But Work Better as Diaper Bags
With a speedy toddler, I gave up looking at bags geared towards parents and went straight to the world of bags for travelers, trekkers, hikers, and campers.
3 Ways I Promote a Healthy Body Image in My Daughter
To me, one of the most important aspects of molding my daughter's feminine identity is promoting a healthy body image.
Between working full-time, momming full-time, and life’s roller coaster ride of ups-and-downs, I am done feeling the guilt.
5 Ways to Help Your Teenager Develop Healthy Cell Phone Habits
Our increasing reliance on cells phones for more than just communication adds an extra layer of complexity in our lives.
As a mother in today’s world, you’re bound to come across a litany of parenting styles you could choose to adopt. Do you want to be a Helicopter Mom or a Free Range Mom? Perhaps the Crunchy Mom app...
Stuck With Annoying Mom Friends? Appreciate Them Anyway.
Every mom has in her arsenal the same handful of mom friends who aggravate the crock-pot stew out of her.
No Basements or Spare Rooms: The Joys of City Living With Kids
You parents who can confidently occupy a dwelling that has more than three closets and any number of sets of stairs have my respect and awe.
Saying Goodbye to My Dad’s House
Even when it's the most practical option, taking over a parent's space once they're gone isn't always an easy decision.
Dear Daughter: I Love You, but I May Not Always Like You
I'll love you forever, daughter, but I can't promise to always like you.... Now, before you go put your "kids are a blessing" pants on, stick with me.
All Grown Up, and How Motherhood Got Me There
Motherhood has changed me in countless ways. Today, I want to focus on the good ways.
Embrace the Stink: Lessons From a Decade of Motherhood
Ten years and four babies and two houses and one marriage and so many small gains and a new job and always, like a constant backdrop – everything changing.
A word of warning to anyone tempted to raise kids: Beware the little healers; their powers are subtle but strong.
The Parenting Superpower You Didn’t Know You Had
Relationships matter. That being case, the relationship between a parent and child matters more.
The 10 Crappiest Parents in Literature
Put down that copy of “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” and take a look at these reads for tips on what NOT to do when it comes to parenting.
How to Respond to Children in a Way That Helps Them Feel Heard
We all like to live in a democracy, yet at times, we expose our children to a tyranny of sorts. The other day, my nine-year-old son threw a tantrum, demanding to know why I didn’t allow him to go s...